Coverage generally applies to employees subject to unemployment insurance, but the self-employed, tribal governments and tribal employees may opt into the program. Employees who don’t meet this minimum may use an alternate base - the last four completed calendar quarters. The law applies to employers - including political subdivisions of the state government - with at least one employee working in Oregon, but exempts tribal and federal governments.īenefit eligibility extends to employees who work in Oregon and earn at least $1,000 in the base year - the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters. The OED will set contribution levels, collect payments from employers, provide model notices and oversee program administration. The Oregon Employment Department (OED) will administer the program and is currently drafting proposed rules. The new law supersedes any local paid family and medical leave law. An additional two weeks of PFMLI leave may be available for pregnancy- and childbirth-related complications and an additional four weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the state’s current family leave law. 657B) provides up to 12 weeks of family and medical leave with partial wage replacement so eligible employees can recover from their own serious health condition, care for a family member with a serious health condition, bond with a new child, and handle issues related to domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking.
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